JPS63173722A - Open roof structure of vehicle - Google Patents
Open roof structure of vehicleInfo
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- JPS63173722A JPS63173722A JP62004618A JP461887A JPS63173722A JP S63173722 A JPS63173722 A JP S63173722A JP 62004618 A JP62004618 A JP 62004618A JP 461887 A JP461887 A JP 461887A JP S63173722 A JPS63173722 A JP S63173722A
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- roof
- section
- vehicle
- window
- passenger compartment
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
- B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
- B60J7/02—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes
- B60J7/026—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. for convertible vehicles
- B60J7/028—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. for convertible vehicles the sliding movement being combined with a pivoting movement
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- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
（産業上の利用分野）
本発明は、車両のオープンルーフ構造に関し、更に詳細
には重体ルーフの取付け、取外しが可能なオープントッ
プ形式の車両のオープンルーフ構造に関する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to an open roof structure for a vehicle, and more particularly to an open roof structure for an open top type vehicle to which a heavy roof can be attached and removed.
（従来の技術）
この種の車両のオープンルーフ構造としては、例えば、
特開昭５３−５７６１７号に開示されているように、剛
性の屋根板を案内装置によって車体に支点結合すること
により、開状態にある屋根板をフロントシートのシート
バックの後ろに垂直に格納させるものが知られている。(Prior art) As an open roof structure of this type of vehicle, for example,
As disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 53-57617, a rigid roof plate is fulcrum-connected to the vehicle body by a guide device, so that the roof plate in an open state is stored vertically behind the seat back of the front seat. something is known.
（発明が解決しよとする問題点）
上記の従来のオープンルーフ構造は、簡単な操作で屋根
板を開位置と閉位置との間で移動させることができるが
、収納された屋根板がフロントシートのシートバックの
後ろに直立した状態で位置するので、前部座席のみを有
するタイプの車両にしか採用できないという問題がある
。(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) In the conventional open roof structure described above, the roof panels can be moved between the open position and the closed position with a simple operation. Since it is located upright behind the seatback of the seat, there is a problem in that it can only be used in vehicles that have only front seats.
そこで本発明は、前、後部に座席を有するタイプの車両
にも採用することのできる車両のオープンルーフ構造を
提供することを目的とするものである。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an open roof structure for a vehicle that can also be adopted in a type of vehicle that has seats in the front and rear.
（問題点を解決するための手段）
本発明は、車両のフロントウィンド上部のフロントヘッ
ダより後方に延び、客室を覆うルーフであって、該ルー
フはハード部材で形成され、客室前部を覆うルーフフロ
ント部と客室後部を覆うルーフリヤ部とに分割されてお
り、前記ルーフフロント部は、センタピラーと一体的に
、該センタピラーの車体への取付軸を中心に後方へ回動
して、リヤシート後部に収納可納に設けられており、前
記ルーフリヤ部は、車体に取付けたガイドレールに沿っ
て、リヤビラ−およびリヤウィンドと一体的に、客室後
方へ移動可能となっていることを特徴とするものである
。(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides a roof that extends rearward from a front header above a front window of a vehicle and covers a passenger compartment, the roof being formed of a hard member and covering the front part of a passenger compartment. The roof front part is divided into a front part and a roof rear part that covers the rear part of the passenger compartment. The roof rear part is provided so as to be able to be stored in the vehicle body, and the roof rear part is movable toward the rear of the passenger compartment along a guide rail attached to the vehicle body, integrally with the rear wing and the rear window. It is.
（発明の作用、効果）
本発明の車両のオープンルーフ構造にふいては、上記し
たようにルーフフロント部が、センタピラーと一体的に
、該センタピラーの車体への取付軸を中心に後方へ回動
して、リヤシート後部に収納可納に設けられており、ま
たルーフリヤ部が、車体に取付けたガイドレールに沿っ
て、リヤビラーおよびリヤウィンドと一体的に、客室後
方へ移動可能としたので、前、後部に座席を有するタイ
プの車両にも採用することができるとともに、センタピ
ラーもルーフとともに収納されるようになっているので
、すっきりとしたオープントップ状態が得られる。(Operations and Effects of the Invention) In the open roof structure of the vehicle of the present invention, as described above, the roof front portion is integrally connected to the center pillar and extends rearward around the axis of attachment of the center pillar to the vehicle body. It can be rotated and stored behind the rear seat, and the rear part of the roof can be moved toward the rear of the passenger compartment along a guide rail attached to the vehicle body, together with the rear biller and rear window. It can also be used in vehicles with seats in the front and rear, and the center pillar is also retracted along with the roof, creating a clean open-top condition.
（実施例）
以下、添付図面を参照しつつ本発明の好ましい実施例に
よる自動車のオープンルーフ構造について説明する。(Embodiments) Hereinafter, an open roof structure for an automobile according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
第１図は、本発明の一実施例による自動車のルーフ構造
の側面図であり、この図において符号１は自動車の車体
を示し、符号２は、フロントウインド３上部のフロント
ヘッダ４からリヤボディ５まで後方に延び、車室６を覆
うルーフである。このルーフ２は、鋼板等で構成された
ハード部材で形成されており、車室前部６ａを覆うルー
フフロント部７と、車室後Ｂ６ｂを覆うルーフリヤ部８
とに車体前後方向に２つに分割されている。ルーフリヤ
部８は、リヤウィンド９を備えている。FIG. 1 is a side view of a roof structure of an automobile according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, reference numeral 1 indicates the body of the automobile, and reference numeral 2 indicates a section from the front header 4 above the front window 3 to the rear body 5. It is a roof that extends rearward and covers the vehicle interior 6. The roof 2 is formed of a hard member made of a steel plate or the like, and includes a roof front part 7 that covers the front part 6a of the vehicle interior, and a roof rear part 8 that covers the rear part B6b of the vehicle interior.
It is divided into two parts in the front and rear direction of the vehicle. The roof rear portion 8 includes a rear window 9.
上記ルーフフロント部７には、全体としてほぼ逆Ｕ字形
状をした車体側取付部（センタピラーとしても作用する
が、以下取付部と略称する）１０が設けられており、こ
の取付部１００両脚部１１の下端部１１ａは、車体１の
ベルトライン１２より下方に延びている。上記両脚部１
１は、第３図に示されているように、上記下端部１１ａ
において、リヤフェンダＦ内方のインナパネル１３のサ
イドドア１４に枢着ピン１５によって枢着されている。The roof front part 7 is provided with a vehicle body side attachment part (which also acts as a center pillar, but will be abbreviated as the attachment part hereinafter) 10 which has a generally inverted U shape as a whole, and this attachment part 100 has both legs. A lower end portion 11a of the vehicle body 1 extends below the belt line 12 of the vehicle body 1. Both legs 1 above
1 is the lower end portion 11a as shown in FIG.
, it is pivotally attached to the side door 14 of the inner panel 13 inside the rear fender F by a pivot pin 15.
なお、この取付部１０は、ルーフ２を横断して延びる部
分を省略し、単に脚部１１すなわちピラー構成部のみで
構成してもよい。Note that the mounting portion 10 may omit the portion extending across the roof 2 and may be configured only by the leg portion 11, that is, the pillar component.
ルーフフロント部７は、上記枢着ピン１５を中心として
回動し、第１図実線で示す閉位置と想像線で示す開位置
を取ることができるようになっている。The roof front section 7 rotates around the pivot pin 15 and can take a closed position shown in solid line in FIG. 1 and an open position shown in imaginary line in FIG.
上記ルーフフロント部７は、第２図に示されている駆動
機構２０によって上記閉位置と開位置の間を作動させら
れるようになっている。この駆動機構２０は、駆動ギヤ
２１を備えており、この駆動ギヤ２１は、ダブルウオー
ム機構２２を介して電気モータ２３により回転駆動され
るようになっている。駆動ギヤ２１には、ルーフフロン
ト部７が第１図に示す閉位置にあるとき、該駆動ギヤ２
１から斜め前方上方に延びる駆動アーム２４がその下端
において固定されている。取付部１０の下端部１１ａに
固定され上方に延びる連結アーム１１ｂの枢着ピン１５
より上方の位置にも枢着ピンｌｌｃが設けられている。The roof front part 7 can be operated between the closed position and the open position by a drive mechanism 20 shown in FIG. This drive mechanism 20 includes a drive gear 21 , and this drive gear 21 is rotationally driven by an electric motor 23 via a double worm mechanism 22 . When the roof front section 7 is in the closed position shown in FIG.
A drive arm 24 extending diagonally forward and upward from 1 is fixed at its lower end. A pivot pin 15 of a connecting arm 11b fixed to the lower end 11a of the mounting portion 10 and extending upward.
A pivot pin llc is also provided at a higher position.
この枢着ピンｌｌｃには、リンク２６がその上端におい
て接着されており、このリンク２６の下端は駆動アーム
２４の上端に枢着ピン２５で枢着されている。A link 26 is bonded to the pivot pin llc at its upper end, and the lower end of this link 26 is pivoted to the upper end of the drive arm 24 by a pivot pin 25.
第４図に示されているように、上記リンク２６、駆動ア
ーム２４等は、リヤフェンダＦとインナパネル１３の間
に配置されており、取付部１０はインナパネル１３の内
側に配置されており、また連結アームｌｌｂはインナパ
ネル１３を横切って延びている。なお、第２図および第
３図において、符号Ｇはウィンドガラスを示す。As shown in FIG. 4, the link 26, drive arm 24, etc. are arranged between the rear fender F and the inner panel 13, and the mounting part 10 is arranged inside the inner panel 13. Furthermore, the connecting arm llb extends across the inner panel 13. Note that in FIGS. 2 and 3, the symbol G indicates a window glass.
一方、ルーフリヤ部８の下部の両側には、該ルーフリヤ
部８の閉位置と車室後部即ちトランクルーム３０内に収
められた開位置との間での移動を案内するため案内装置
３１が設けられている。該案内装置３１は、第４図およ
び第５図に示したように、リヤピラー３２のほぼ延長線
上に延びる第１および第２ガイドレール３３．３４、お
よびルーフリヤ部８の下端に取りつけられたブラケット
３５に回転可能に取りつけられ、上記第１および第２ガ
イドレール３３．３４に嵌合して、これに沿って転勤す
ることのできるガイドローラ３６．３７を備えている。On the other hand, guide devices 31 are provided on both sides of the lower part of the roof rear part 8 to guide the movement of the roof rear part 8 between a closed position and an open position accommodated in the rear part of the vehicle interior, that is, in the trunk room 30. There is. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the guide device 31 includes first and second guide rails 33, 34 extending substantially on an extension line of the rear pillar 32, and a bracket 35 attached to the lower end of the roof rear portion 8. It is provided with guide rollers 36, 37 which are rotatably mounted on the guide rails 36, 37 and can fit into and move along the first and second guide rails 33, 34.
上記第１および第２ガイドレール３３．３４は、互いに
ほぼ平衡に閉位置にあるルーフリヤ部８の下部位置から
斜め下方に延びている。以上の構成において、ルーフリ
ヤ部８の下端に取りつけられたガイドローラ３６．３７
が、第１および第２ガイドレール３３．３４に沿って転
勤することにより、ルーフリヤ部８は、上記閉位置と開
位置との間で移動することができる。The first and second guide rails 33, 34 extend obliquely downward from a lower position of the roof rear part 8 in the closed position, substantially in equilibrium with each other. In the above configuration, the guide rollers 36 and 37 attached to the lower end of the roof rear part 8
However, by shifting along the first and second guide rails 33,34, the roof rear part 8 can be moved between the closed position and the open position.
上記ルーフリヤ部８の下方の車体には、更に上記ルーフ
リヤ部８をその閉位置と開位置との間で移動させるため
駆動装置４０が設けられている。A drive device 40 is further provided on the vehicle body below the roof rear section 8 to move the roof rear section 8 between its closed position and open position.
この駆動装置４０は、上記第１および第２ガイドレール
３３．３４の上、下端近傍にそれぞれ設けられた転向ド
ラム４１．４２およびこれらの転向ドラム４１．４２の
間に設けられた駆動ドラム４３を備えている。また、上
記第１および第２ガイドレール３３．３４が取りつけら
れたブラケット３５には、そのほぼ中間部分に駆動ワイ
ヤ４４の一端が固定されている。この駆動ワイヤ４４は
、この固定端部から上記第１および第２ガイドレール３
３．３４の間をこれらに沿って斜め下方に延び、転向ド
ラム４２に半回転捲かれて転向し、今度は斜め上方に延
び、駆動ドラム４３に一回転捲かれて、再び、上方に延
び、そして転向ドラム４１に半回転捲かれて下向きに転
向し、他端も上記ブラケット３５に固定されている。な
お、駆動ワイヤ４４には、テンションローラ４５により
張力を与えてお（ことが望ましい。This drive device 40 includes turning drums 41.42 provided near the upper and lower ends of the first and second guide rails 33.34, respectively, and a drive drum 43 provided between these turning drums 41.42. We are prepared. Further, one end of a drive wire 44 is fixed to the bracket 35 to which the first and second guide rails 33, 34 are attached approximately in the middle thereof. The drive wire 44 extends from the fixed end to the first and second guide rails 3.
3.34, extends diagonally downward along these lines, is turned by the turning drum 42 half a turn, is turned, now extends diagonally upward, is wound one turn by the drive drum 43, and again extends upward, Then, it is rolled up half a turn by the turning drum 41 and turned downward, and the other end is also fixed to the bracket 35. Note that it is desirable that tension be applied to the drive wire 44 by a tension roller 45.
以上の構造において、駆動ドラム４３を図に右いて反時
計方向に回転させれば、駆動ワイヤ４４が、矢印Ｘ方向
に移動し、その結果ブラケット３５が下方に引かれて、
ルーフリヤ部８を、閉位置から開位置に移動させる。一
方、駆動ドラム４３を、時計方向に回転させれば、駆動
ワイヤ４４が、矢印Ｙ方向に移動し、その結果ブラケッ
ト３５が上方に引かれて、ルーフリヤ部８を、開位置か
ら閉位置に移動させる□。In the above structure, when the drive drum 43 is rotated counterclockwise from the right side in the figure, the drive wire 44 moves in the direction of arrow X, and as a result, the bracket 35 is pulled downward.
The roof rear part 8 is moved from the closed position to the open position. On the other hand, if the drive drum 43 is rotated clockwise, the drive wire 44 moves in the direction of arrow Y, and as a result, the bracket 35 is pulled upward, moving the roof rear section 8 from the open position to the closed position. Let □.
このように駆動ワイヤ４４を駆動するため、上記駆動ド
ラム４３には、ウオームギヤ機構４６を介して駆動モー
タ４７が接続されている。このモータ４７は、可逆モー
タが使用される。In order to drive the drive wire 44 in this manner, a drive motor 47 is connected to the drive drum 43 via a worm gear mechanism 46 . As this motor 47, a reversible motor is used.
以上の構造により、ルーフは、自動的に閉位置と開位置
とのいずれかを取ることができるが、これらの操作は、
運転席に操作ボタンを設けて行えるようにすることが望
ましい。With the above structure, the roof can automatically take either the closed position or the open position, but these operations
It is desirable to have an operation button on the driver's seat so that this can be done.
第１図は、本発明の一実施例による車両のオーブンルー
フ構造を示す側面図、
第２図は、ルーフフロント部の駆動系を示す側面図、
第３図は、第２図の矢印Ａから見た図、第４図は、ルー
フリヤ部の駆動系を示す側面図、第５図は、第４図の線
Ｂ−Ｂに沿う断面図である。
２・・・・・・ルーフ、 ７・・・・・・ルーフフロン
ト部、８・・・・・・ルーフリヤ部、 １０・・・・
・・車体側取付部、１５・・・・・・枢着ピン、 ３
１・・・・・・案内装置。
第３図FIG. 1 is a side view showing the oven roof structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view showing the drive system of the front part of the roof. FIG. 3 is a view taken from arrow A in FIG. 4 is a side view showing the drive system of the rear part of the roof, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 4. 2...Roof, 7...Roof front section, 8...Roof rear section, 10...
...Vehicle side mounting part, 15...Pivot pin, 3
1... Guidance device. Figure 3
Claims (1)
に延び、客室を覆うルーフであって、該ルーフはハード
部材で形成され、客室前部を覆うルーフフロント部と客
室後部を覆うルーフリヤ部とに分割されており、前記ル
ーフフロント部は、センタピラーと一体的に、該センタ
ピラーの車体への取付軸を中心に後方へ回動して、リヤ
シート後部に収納可納に設けられており、前記ルーフリ
ヤ部は、車体に取付けたガイドレールに沿って、リヤピ
ラーおよびリヤウインドと一体的に、客室後方へ移動可
能となっていることを特徴とする車両のオープンルーフ
構造。A roof that extends rearward from a front header above the front window of a vehicle and covers a passenger compartment, and the roof is formed of a hard member and is divided into a roof front part that covers the front part of the passenger compartment and a roof rear part that covers the rear part of the passenger compartment. The roof front portion is integrally provided with the center pillar and pivots rearward around the axis of attachment of the center pillar to the vehicle body, so that it can be stored at the rear of the rear seat. An open roof structure for a vehicle, characterized in that it can be moved toward the rear of a passenger compartment along a guide rail attached to a vehicle body, integrally with a rear pillar and a rear window.
Priority Applications (4)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP62004618A JPH0773980B2 (en) | 1987-01-12 | 1987-01-12 | Vehicle open roof structure |
| US07/141,763 US4895409A (en) | 1987-01-12 | 1988-01-11 | Convertible vehicle body structure |
| DE8888300229T DE3865848D1 (en) | 1987-01-12 | 1988-01-12 | ALL-WEATHER BODY ARRANGEMENT. |
| EP88300229A EP0275184B1 (en) | 1987-01-12 | 1988-01-12 | Convertible vehicle body structure |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP62004618A JPH0773980B2 (en) | 1987-01-12 | 1987-01-12 | Vehicle open roof structure |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPS63173722A true JPS63173722A (en) | 1988-07-18 |
| JPH0773980B2 JPH0773980B2 (en) | 1995-08-09 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP62004618A Expired - Lifetime JPH0773980B2 (en) | 1987-01-12 | 1987-01-12 | Vehicle open roof structure |
Country Status (4)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US4895409A (en) |
| EP (1) | EP0275184B1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JPH0773980B2 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE3865848D1 (en) |
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